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One bird stands out.
This is the only species compatible with your answers.
Your observation 7 answers recorded · open to review or change
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What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-likeChange
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What colour was the BREAST ? UnknownChange
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What colour was the BILL ? Black, purple, or darkChange
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What colour was the THROAT ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)Change
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What was the predominant colour of the HEAD ? Red, or pinkChange
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What FACIAL or HEAD features were noted if any ? Light area running up the side of the neck or headChange
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In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? YesChange
Identification results
1 species match
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View profileRed Phalarope
Why this matches 4 supporting observations
- What TYPE of bird was seen ? Duck or Goose-like
- What colour was the BILL ? Black, purple, or dark
- What colour was the THROAT ? Rufous (dull-red or rust-colored)
- In FLIGHT did the bird display a LIGHT WING STRIPE or PATCH ? Yes